Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2011 (Casks 8342565 and 8342595) The Octave - Betfred British Masters 2024 (Duncan Taylor) vs Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2011 (Casks 8342565 and 8342595) The Octave - Betfred British Masters 2024 (Duncan Taylor)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryMiltonduffTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeScotchSingle Malt
ABV52.1%68.2%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£80.95£65.84
Rating5.00/5

Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2011 (Casks 8342565 and 8342595) The Octave - Betfred British Masters 2024 (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner40/100
Value76/100

Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2011 (Casks 8342565 and 8342595) The Octave - Betfred British Masters 2024 (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £81.

For beginners: Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2011 (Casks 8342565 and 8342595) The Octave - Betfred British Masters 2024 (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2011 (Casks 8342565 and 8342595) The Octave - Betfred British Masters 2024 (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£80.95 vs £65.84)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£65.84 vs £80.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Miltonduff?

Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2011 (Casks 8342565 and 8342595) The Octave - Betfred British Masters 2024 (Duncan Taylor) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Tobermory?

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2011 (Casks 8342565 and 8342595) The Octave - Betfred British Masters 2024 (Duncan Taylor)

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SherriedDried Fruit

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